Category food

Joshua Wright joins artisanal buckwheat snack maker

WINSLOW, MAINE — Better With Buckwheat, an artisanal buckwheat snack maker, has named Joshua Wright as its director of operations. Wright joined the company in December 2023 and played a pivotal role in the company’s recovery after a flood that hit…

Corbion’s volume/mix increases behind food segment

AMSTERDAM — Corbion NV’s volume/mix increased 1.7% in the first quarter behind momentum within its food segment. Companywide, sales decreased 4.3% to €344.3 million ($367.9 million) from €359.6 million. The organic sales decrease was 3.4%. Adjusted EBITDA declined 2.5% to…

Report: General Mills considering sale of yogurt business

MINNEAPOLIS — General Mills, Inc. is exploring the sale of its North America yogurt business in a deal that could bring the Minneapolis-based maker of Yoplait yogurt more than $2 billion, according to Reuters. Citing sources familiar with the situation,…

Wheat closes week extending rally

Home » Wheat closes week extending rally Source: Sosland Publishing Co. Recap for April 26 Dry weather concerns sent wheat futures higher Friday, some contracts posting the largest weekly gains since Russia first attacked Ukraine in February 2022. South American…

Food safety & quality areas to prioritize now

As the rate of recalls and new reporting regulation grows, food and beverage companies are faced with no choice but to enhance their food safety & quality (FSQ) initiatives. In this article, we tap into our team’s expertise to highlight…

Smucker capitalizing on more consumers eating at home

ORRVILLE, OHIO – The pandemic followed by higher prices and the related economic pressures of inflation on consumers have benefited the J.M. Smucker Co., a company that serves the at-home coffee, pet food, frozen handheld and spreads markets. “We definitely…

Dryness in US Plains, Russia pulls wheat higher

Home » Dryness in US Plains, Russia pulls wheat higher Source: Sosland Publishing Co. Recap for April 6 Dry weather concerns for the US and Russian crops bolstered most wheat futures Monday, as did concerns about Russia delaying shipments. Pressuring…

Cargill, Voyage Foods to produce cocoa-free range

SCHIPHOL, THE NETHERLANDS — Cargill and Voyage Foods are forming a commercial partnership that will produce alternatives to cocoa-based products and nut spreads without using cocoa, peanuts and hazelnuts. Through the partnership, Cargill will act as Voyage Foods global distributor and…

Tony’s Chocolonely secures deal with Howard Schultz

NEW YORK — Tony’s Chocolonely, a Netherlands-based chocolate company focused on ethically producing chocolate and ending exploitation in cocoa, has added Howard Schultz, former chief executive officer and founder of Starbucks, to its list of shareholders. Schultz also recently placed minority…

Amy’s Kitchen adds organic pasta, enchilada entrees

PETALUMA, CALIF. — Amy’s Kitchen is expanding its organic prepared food portfolio with two new frozen entrees. The company’s Italian-inspired penne with mushrooms and spinach bowl features organic penne, spinach and sliced mushrooms, a three-cheese blend of Parmesan, Monterey jack…

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